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The Major League Baseball season is still in its early stages, and this week belongs to Tigers rookie Akil Baddoo, who has taken over Detroit.
After a long period of decline for the Detroit Tigers, the rookie outfielder has become the pride of this town that craves baseball success.
Despite only being 3-2 on the early season, Detroit experienced an exhilarating victory on Tuesday. However, Baddoo’s exceptional performance is fueling fans’ hopes for an exciting summer of baseball at Comerica Park.
Thanks to the new Michigan sports betting market, Tigers fans who believe in Baddoo’s ability to maintain success can now back their claims with their money.
According to PointsBet, the Tigers’ phenom has odds of +4000 to win the award. Meanwhile, BetMGM and Fox Bet have Baddoo listed at +1500.
Akil Baddoo’s start for Tigers the stuff of legends
The 22-year-old made a remarkable debut in the Olde English D, leaving a lasting impression throughout the entire week.
Beginning with Easter Sunday, Baddoo made an exceptional debut in the big leagues by smashing a home run off the first pitch he faced against the Cleveland Indians. Sharing the unforgettable moment with his parents and two brothers, he acknowledged them in the stands after gracefully crossing home plate.
In his first two games, Baddoo scored two home runs, including a grand slam in the ninth inning of a blowout loss, which occurred on Monday.
On Tuesday, he delivered a game-winning single in the 10th inning to defeat the Minnesota Twins, effectively placing a triumph in front of his previous team.
This week, Baddoo is accumulating an impressive number of superlatives.
Rule 5 pickup could be boon for rebuilding Detroit
The Tigers selected Baddoo as the third pick in the Rule 5 draft this offseason, acquiring him from the Twins.
Consequently, the Twins opted to exclude Baddoo from their 40-man roster for the draft, given their strong position as one of the top contenders in the American League Central. According to PointsBet, the Twins are favored at +130 odds, second only to the Chicago White Sox (-115).
In the meantime, Baddoo had been sidelined from playing in any games since May 2019, when his season abruptly concluded due to undergoing Tommy John surgery.
In addition, the Tigers who were in the process of rebuilding recognized Baddoo’s impressive skills and potential, prompting them to invest $100,000 in selecting him. However, Detroit is required to retain him on the major-league roster throughout the entire season. Otherwise, they have the option to return him to the Twins for $50,000.
Based on how the first week has unfolded, it seems highly likely that he will remain in Detroit.
Baddoo’s hit already helped BetMGM Michigan customer to $72k win
On Tuesday, Baddoo’s walk-off victory ignited a remarkable parlay score at BetMGM involving 10 teams. The Tigers, who had a +110 moneyline, emerged as winners in the bet, resulting in a staggering transformation of $84 into an astonishing $72,286.
There were nine additional legs.
- The odds for the Cardinals are +100 when playing against the Marlins.
- The Red Sox are favored at +125 against the Rays.
- The Cubs are listed at +110 against the Brewers.
- The predicted total score for the Braves-Nationals game is set at 7.5.
- The total score for the Astros-Angels game is predicted to be less than 9.
- The total score for the Orioles-Yankees game is predicted to be higher than 8.5.
- The total score of the Pirates-Reds game is predicted to be more than 9.
- The total score for the Mets-Phillies game is predicted to be more than 9.
- The over/under for the Blue Jays-Rangers game is set at 9.5.
But can Baddoo win American League Rookie of the Year?
The story is captivating, but the chances of winning Rookie of the Year are still slim.
Teammate Casey Mize, who was the starting pitcher in Tuesday’s game, still holds significantly higher odds of winning the ROY at PointsBet.
Mize holds a +1000 rating, whereas Randy Arozarena, an outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, stands as the favored contender at +450. Following closely is Seattle’s outfielder Jarred Kelenic at +700. Surprisingly, Baddoo finds himself tied with Tigers farmhand Matt Manning, who currently plays in the minors, both holding a +4000 rating.
Arozarena stands at +425 at Fox Bet, Kellenic follows at +750, whereas Mize and Baddoo share the same odds of +1500, placing them in a tie for the seventh-best odds.
BetMGM has Arozarena listed at odds of +350, Kellenic at +650, and Mize and Baddoo both at +1500, placing them in a joint position as the seventh-best odds.
Although it may seem unlikely, Baddoo is striving to forge a professional career by defying the odds.
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